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State the differences between compounds and mixtures with an example of each. [3 MARKS]

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Four Differences : 0.5 Mark each
One example for each : 0.5 Mark

S.No.CompoundsMixtures1.It is made up of two or moreIt is made up of two or more pureelements that are chemicallysubstances that are mixed physically.combined.2. A compound has definite melting andA mixture has no definite melting or boilingboiling points and density.points and density.3.The properties of a compound constituents.A mixture retains the properties of theare entirely different from those of itscomponents.4.A compound is always homogeneous.A mixture is heterogeneous, and some are homogeneous.5.The constituents of a compondThe components of a mixture can be separatedcannot be separated by physical means.by simple physical means,( dissolving,magnetic separation, heating and filtration.)6.For example carbon dioxide, water.For example iron in sand, rice in husk.


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